English Literature Glossary Terms
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What part of speech is "trenchant", meaning "cutting deeply and quickly"?
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Adverb
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Noun
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Verb
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Adjective
Correct Answer
D. AdjectiveExplanation
"Trenchant" is an adjective that describes something as cutting deeply and quickly. Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns to provide more information about them. In this case, "trenchant" is describing the quality of being cutting deeply and quickly. Therefore, the correct answer is adjective.Rate this question:
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What part of speech is "trestle", meaning "an open braced framework for supporting the horizontal stringers of a railway-bridge"?
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Verb
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Adverb
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Adjective
- D.
Noun
Correct Answer
D. NounExplanation
The word "trestle" is a noun because it refers to a specific object or thing, which is an open braced framework used to support the horizontal stringers of a railway bridge. It is not a verb because it does not describe an action, an adverb because it does not modify a verb, or an adjective because it does not describe a noun.Rate this question:
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What part of speech is "triad", meaning "a group of three persons of things"?
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Adverb
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Noun
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Adjective
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Verb
Correct Answer
B. NounExplanation
"Triad" is a noun because it refers to a group of three persons or things. In this context, it is used to identify a specific type of group and is not describing an action, quality, or manner. Therefore, it functions as a noun in the sentence.Rate this question:
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What part of speech is "tricolor", meaning "of three colors"?
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Adverb
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Noun
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Verb
- D.
Adjective
Correct Answer
D. AdjectiveExplanation
"Tricolor" is a word that describes something as having three colors. In this context, it is used as an adjective to modify a noun. Adjectives are words that provide more information about a noun or pronoun. In this case, "tricolor" is describing something that has the characteristic of being made up of three colors. Therefore, the correct answer is adjective.Rate this question:
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What part of speech is "tricycle", meaning "a three-wheeled vehicle"?
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Verb
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Adverb
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Noun
- D.
Adjective
Correct Answer
C. NounExplanation
"Tricycle" is a noun because it is a word that refers to a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, it refers to a three-wheeled vehicle. Nouns are typically used as subjects or objects in a sentence, and "tricycle" fits this definition.Rate this question:
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What part of speech is "trident", meaning "the three-pronged fork that was the emblem of neptune"?
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Verb
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Adverb
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Noun
- D.
Adjective
Correct Answer
C. NounExplanation
"Trident" is a noun because it refers to a specific object, the three-pronged fork that was the emblem of Neptune. As a noun, it functions as a naming word for the object and can be used as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence.Rate this question:
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What part of speech is "trinity", meaning "a threefold personality existing in the one divine being or substance"?
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Adjective
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Noun
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Adverb
- D.
Verb
Correct Answer
B. NounExplanation
The word "trinity" refers to a concept or idea, specifically the threefold personality existing in the one divine being or substance. It does not describe an action, modify a verb, or describe a characteristic, therefore it is not an adjective, adverb, or verb. Instead, it functions as a noun, representing a person, place, thing, or idea.Rate this question:
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What part of speech is "trio", meaning "three things grouped or associated together"?
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Adjective
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Noun
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Verb
- D.
Adverb
Correct Answer
B. NounExplanation
The word "trio" refers to a group or association of three things. It does not describe or modify anything, which eliminates the possibilities of it being an adjective, adverb, or verb. Therefore, the correct part of speech for "trio" is a noun.Rate this question:
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What part of speech is "tripod", meaning "a three-legged stand, usually hinged near the top, for supporting some instrument"?
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Noun
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Adjective
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Verb
- D.
Adverb
Correct Answer
A. NounExplanation
"Tripod" is a noun because it is a name for a specific thing, a three-legged stand used for supporting instruments. It functions as a subject or object in a sentence, and can be modified by adjectives or determiners. It does not describe an action (verb), a quality (adjective), or a manner (adverb).Rate this question:
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- 10.
What part of speech is "trisect", meaning "to divide into three parts, especially into three equal parts"?
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Verb
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Adverb
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Adjective
- D.
Noun
Correct Answer
A. VerbExplanation
"Trisect" is a verb because it describes an action of dividing something into three equal parts. It is not an adverb because it does not modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It is not an adjective because it does not describe a noun. It is not a noun because it does not refer to a person, place, thing, or idea.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What part of speech is "trite", meaning "made commonplace by frequent repetition"?
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Adjective
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Adverb
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Verb
- D.
Noun
Correct Answer
A. AdjectiveExplanation
"Trite" is an adjective because it describes something that has become commonplace due to frequent repetition. It is used to modify a noun and provide more information about it. In this case, "trite" describes something that has lost its originality or freshness due to being repeated too often.Rate this question:
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What part of speech is "triumvir", meaning "one of three men united coordinately in public office or authority"?
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Verb
- B.
Noun
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Adjective
- D.
Adverb
Correct Answer
B. NounExplanation
The word "triumvir" is a noun because it refers to a person, specifically one of three men who are united coordinately in public office or authority. Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas, and in this case, "triumvir" is naming a specific role or position held by individuals. Therefore, it is classified as a noun.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What part of speech is "trivial", meaning "of little importance or value"?
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Noun
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Adjective
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Adverb
- D.
Verb
Correct Answer
B. AdjectiveExplanation
"Trivial" is an adjective that describes something as being of little importance or value. Adjectives are words that modify or describe nouns, so in this case, "trivial" is modifying the noun it is describing. It is not a noun, adverb, or verb, as those are different parts of speech that serve different grammatical functions.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What part of speech is "troublesome", meaning "burdensome"?
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Adverb
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Adjective
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Noun
- D.
Verb
Correct Answer
B. AdjectiveExplanation
"Troublesome" is an adjective that means burdensome. Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns or pronouns. In this case, "troublesome" is describing something that causes difficulties or problems, indicating its adjective nature. It is not an adverb, noun, or verb, as it does not express manner, person, place, thing, or action.Rate this question:
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What part of speech is "truculent", meaning "having the character or the spirit of a savage"?
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Adjective
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Noun
- C.
Adverb
- D.
Verb
Correct Answer
A. AdjectiveExplanation
"Truculent" is a word used to describe someone or something that has a savage or aggressive nature. It is an adjective because it is used to modify or describe a noun, in this case, the character or spirit of someone or something. It does not function as a noun, adverb, or verb, as it does not refer to a person, place, thing, action, or describe how something is done.Rate this question:
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